Dameia

08/25/2015

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Campus safety is pretty good, it's a small campus so everyone pretty much knows everyone so rarely bad things happen. Everyone friendly and you can talk to anyone if a problem occurs and the police on campus here makes sure everything is safe and secure at all times.

Clubs and Activities

You get to join many many different types of clubs. Clubs such as Creative Writing, Choir, Volleyball, Walking, The Bella's, which is a Baby Sitter Club, and much more.

Great for these types of students

MUW is a great school for students who like small classes, want to meet new people, learn more than they ever thought they could, be better prepared for their future careers, and want to try and do new things.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

New Students Serenade Historically, this event has taken place the night before classes start in the fall semester. The incoming class of freshmen and transfers march down Serenade Drive to the President's home singing The W traditional class songs and serenade the President on his/her lawn. Afterwards, students enjoy cookies and punch in the President's home. Oktoberfest This event merges the campus and community as student organizations provide carnival games, food, and entertainment to participants on Shattuck Lawn. Costume contests, live performers, and novelties are also available, and SGA Bachelor Bid finishes off the night.

Bang for the buck

MUW is a samll affordable college. . At MUW they will work with you to help make sure you have everything you need to do well in your classes. You also can do work-study to help cover the cost and rent books so you want pay for things you do not need. You can rent books to save more money or get a on-campus job for some extra cash.

What to do for fun

You get to watch Mud Volleyball or Soccer Games which are really fun. You also get to go to parties like Raves and Ice Cream Socials, Meet Your Advisers, step shows, and much more. Every month they have different programs where you get speaks from different fields to come talk to students on how to be successful in their major.

Food and Dining

Overall the food is pretty decent, especially when they served fried chicken on Tuesday and catfish on Friday. Most days they do something different, but every day they have pizza, burgers, fries, and salads. They also have a dessert station and a station where everyday its different foods from different places.

Dorm Life

The dorms are actually nicer than most college and universities dorms. Just make sure when you move in you clean it and disaffect it. The dorms come with nice size closets, a refrigerator, a microwave, cable, and desks where you can work and study in private. The desk also comes with desk lamps so you wont have to buy those. Every two dorms are connected to another by a bathroom suite. The bathroom suite is nice and you share it with two other people.

Academic Rigor

It is very challenging at time and depending on the class especially if your not use to working hard or studying but it will get easier as the semester goes on. The classes are small and majority of the teachers meet with you to make sure you understand the material so you want fail. The only way you can truly fail is if you just don't care or even attempt to try. They have many study groups you can join or you can go to the Student Success Center and get assigned a tutor.

Tips for prospective students

You may feel overwhelmed at first with all the work, but if you continue to strive and push your limits you will succeed in the long run. You will also learn more than you assume you ever could and be in the best shape when it comes to your career. It is a great school if you're interested in being apart of something bigger and better than you can ever hope. The classes are challenging, but it gets easier if you push yourself and talk to your professors and let them know you are having problems.

In three sentences

Mississippi University for Women is a perfect university for anyone who wants to do more, learn more, and be more than you ever thought you could be. As a small campus, you get to be more involved with your studies and get to have more opportunities to try exciting new things. This school is a great place to meet nice people, join many different clubs, and get to really learn and know your professors because they really want to help and see you succeed in whatever your major is and whatever your goals are in life.

Nikesh from Columbus, MS

10/07/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
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Campus Safety

The college administration has largely focused on campus safety. MUW has its own college police. Police vehicles regularly patrol college surrounding ensuring safety of students and staffs. Several emergency calling booth are installed i every corners of the college that directly link to the police if someone falls into trouble.

Clubs and Activities

MUW is the home to several student clubs. The intramurals regularly conduct sport, athletics and educational competition all round year ensuring students' participation.

MUW dining service is good. They serve wide variety of food items in schedule basis. Every diners can enjoy ample fruits, milk and food items. Each semester every student receive $100 flex card from the university which they can use for dining and also in subway inside campus.

Dorm Life

The college has got ample dorm services. Dorm life in MUW is awesome. Each room is provided with a oven and a fridge. Every dorm rooms has attached toilet and bathroom. Laundry service is free. Each dorm has its own computer lab. The housing administration is well committed to provide security to the students.

Academic Rigor

The lecturers are well committed to provide holistic education to their students. Their teaching and evaluation techniques are effective. Lecturers wholeheartedly welcomes students if they have any doubts or queries. Faculty staffs arrange seminars with several intellectual personalities who suggest us with our majors and the opportunity that we may get if we work hard.

Tips for prospective students

1. Do well on your high school GPA and SAT exam and you will receive a handsome scholarship with ease. 2. Think deeply on what major you are greatly interested, then only enroll. otherwise you may have to transfer after one semester that makes your study costly.

In three sentences

1. a safe college for girls (as well as boy) as the college is well committed to avoid sexual violence. 2. is situated in a calm environment that greatly helps students to focus on the academics and extracurriculars. 3. It is easy to adapt to the college life as the excellent faculty create friendly atmosphere

Mallory from Tupelo, MS

01/06/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
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Campus Safety

Although some can get uneasy given some areas in Columbus, MS, security on campus and outside of campus is wonderful. The entire campus is gated, and all gates close at 7pm aside from the front gate. We have actual Columbus police on duty 24-hours at the front gate and patrolling inside and outside of campus. They ensure our safety and are always very sweet.

Great for these types of students

Those interested in nursing, culinary, music therapy, kinesiology, education, and theater will definitely benefit most from this university.

Bang for the buck

This university is one of the cheapest in comparison to others. -On campus: roughly $6,000 per semester. Whereas Mississippi State University (25 minutes away) charges -On campus: roughly $7,600 per semester. And The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) charges -On campus: roughly $8,000 per semester.

What to do for fun

As I said earlier, there are numerous clubs to get involved in. These clubs are always hosting events such as late night breakfasts, movie nights, and other social events. The university will sometimes pay to bring in local bands or comedians for free shows for students. Also, the W has social clubs, sororities, and fraternities. Although there aren't any sports teams, intramural sports is always fun to get involved in. There is always a sports event going on. They host mud volleyball tournaments, softball tournaments, racquetball tournaments, dodgeball tournaments, even tournaments in pool, xbox, and kickball.

Food and Dining

The food in the dining hall is delicious. Fried chicken Tuesday is the best. There is also a Subway on campus and Parkinson To-Go where the culinary students make fresh sandwiches and wraps daily.

Dorm Life

The dorms are small and cramped as a freshman student, but that's typically anywhere you go. However, the social club dorms and honors dorms are much more spacious. There are no community showers. In most dorms it is 4 to a bathroom. Because the campus is fairly small, everything is in walking distance.

Academic Rigor

As far as academics go, Mississippi University for Women is challenging. Professors push you to do your best, therefore; students who graduate from this university typically find a job fairly easily. However, although the material requires studying and a little extra work, professors are always willing to take extra time to work with their students.

Tips for prospective students

-Bring rain boots; when it rains, it pours. -Get involved. We have Wesley, BSU, Intramural, SGA, Social Clubs and tons of other clubs and things to do. The best way to succeed is taking advantage of the sense of community and meeting people. -This university isn't just for women. Many men attend this university and are obviously not women. With one of the best nursing programs in the Southeast, one of the only culinary programs in Mississippi, and one of the best programs for students majoring in the arts, they just couldn't pass up the wonderful opportunity. -Apply for scholarships. The W is very generous with their scholarship funds.

In three sentences

Full of history and beauty, Mississippi University for Women is a wonderful university to attend. Here, students are able to experience a sense of community and be a name rather than just a number. The price is very reasonable, and they have wonderful programs in culinary arts, nursing, education, theater, music therapy, kinesiology and many more.

Organizations hold different events throughout the school year so that students can have fun. They are also different places around the city that students can go to enjoy themselves.

Food and Dining

It has one of the best culinary programs in the state, so the food is expected to be great!

Tips for prospective students

If you're looking a school who care more about the students than the popularity of the school, this is the school for you.

In three sentences

I've been in college since 2005 when I graduated from high school & applying for this college was one of the best decisions I ever made. The faculty & staff are very helping & extremely professional. They are highly accredited

Tasha from Columbus, MS

Sororities, social clubs and student organizations are a great way to meet new friends and begin professional relationships.

Food and Dining

With a newly added Subway restaurant, the dining on campus has become more appealing. The cafeteria has a great buffet style arrangement with various cuisines to offer as well.

Dorm Life

Although I've never lived in a dorm, most dorms on the campus of MUW are beautiful both inside and out.

Academic Rigor

MUW has great course requirements that ensure you are ready for the professional field after graduation.

Tips for prospective students

In order to be a successful student at any college, you must be organized and determined to do your best. Ensure that all financial aid, transcripts and registration information is completed in advanced time.

In three sentences

Mississippi University for Women has a great campus, with everything close together and no confusing traffic. I love the course requirements for my department, and the administration is helpful and always available.

Stefani from Brandon, MS

We only have three national fraternities and three sororities, but they are all great!

Clubs and Activities

We have a multitude of clubs and activities for you to get involved in. Anything you can think of!

Great for these types of students

EVERYONE!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

We have social clubs that are unique to our campus, which provide so many unusual traditions that I can't even list them all. We sing class songs in the caf, have a serenade where the freshman sing to the upper classmen, and much more! Unusual locations include Old Maid's Gate. If you walk through it forwards, you will never get married and you must kiss the kissing rock to break that curse. Also, our ginko tree: if you are sitting under it and a leaf falls on your head, and at the same time, a man at Mississippi State sits under there ginko tree and a leaf falls on his head, you are destined to wed. :)

Bang for the buck

The W has a private school education at a public school cost. It is much cheaper than many of the schools I looked at when applying for college, but you learn so much here, and you get tons of great opportunities when you get involved. I went to Scotland TWICE, met a famous author (Ian Rankin), met tons of authors actually (Welty Symposium), saw a ton of plays, presented original research, was asked to present said research at a conference, and went to Tampa, Florida for an honors conference!!

What to do for fun

Columbus isn't really a college town, so there isn't a multitude of things for students to do. But there are social clubs, sororities, fraternities, and intramural sports for you to get involved in. You'll always have a friend to call and hang out with.

Food and Dining

The food in the cafeteria is the only drawback to living on campus. It's not the best. BUT NOT ALWAYS! They do offer good food, and there is always a ton of choices. Also, the Goose (the restaurant-type food place on campus) is pretty good. So if you ever get tired of caf food, head to the Goose.

Dorm Life

I am so glad that I lived in the dorm at the W. I met a lot of great people! I made friends for life because of the dorm community.

Academic Rigor

The classes at the W are challenging, engaging, and worthwhile. Pay attention in class, and you will do well. Don't be afraid to ask for help, because it is there for you.

Tips for prospective students

GO HERE! This school is amazing. I have met some of my best friends there, and they weren't just students. The teachers at the W are amazing; get to know them! Get involved; the W has unique-to-our-campus social clubs and organizations. Don't stay in your room all the time; the campus is beautiful. In a few short words: GO TO THE W! :)

In three sentences

The W is known for it's small size, historic campus, caring teachers, and great academic programs. I chose to go there because of its small classrooms, many awards, and the multiple wonderful teachers I met before I made my decision. On the W's campus you never meet a stranger, and you will learn more than just information from books: you will learn about who you are.

LaToria Johnson

The MUW campus has blue call poles all across the campus. If someone is in need of help, they can push the call button for assistance. The MUW police patrol the campus around the clock.

Bang for the buck

As I mentioned before the cost is that of a public university, but the quality of education is that of a private school.

What to do for fun

There is always something going on on campus. Students can see comedy shows or plays in the Rent Auditorium. Most shows are free or lesser charge for MUW students. The sororities and fratenities also put on fashion and talent shows.

Food and Dining

MUW serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday. There are meal plans available for both on and off campus students. There is also the campus restaurant called the Goose that serves delicious cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, fries, etc.

Dorm Life

Dorm life is great. However everyone does not like living in dorms. If this is the case, you can always find affordable apartments all around the city of Columbus, MS. Many are within walking distance of the college.

Academic Rigor

MUW has a reputation for being tough. Therefore if you are looking for an accredited school to challenge you, then MUW is definitely the best choice.

Tips for prospective students

Get involved in an organization. There are many social clubs, sororities, and fraternities that students can become a part of. Try out for intramural sports in the spring and summer. Get to know your advisers and teachers outside the classroom. Let them know that you want to do your best. If you ever need them, they will be there for you.

In three sentences

MUW is a great school for anyone who likes small, personal, classes. Mississippi University for Women offers private education at public school cost. MUW provides an easy transition for new students coming from high schools or junior colleges.

Danielle from Macon, MS

MUW boasts of one of the best nursing schools around. If you have an interest in nursing, check out their program.

Food and Dining

The cafeteria on campus is a great place, you wouldn't need to leave campus to find a meal.

Dorm Life

The dorms are full of other students that are there to be company and to make your college life even better.

Academic Rigor

MUW is known for its excellence in cirriculum. The university is just that- a university. It's not going to give you high-school level cirriculum. The professors expect you to work and it makes you all the better.

Tips for prospective students

Be prepared to not be able to stay to yourself, the community is all about making friends and meeting other people. And be ready to study!

In three sentences

A close-knit community where people get to know each other in common fields of study. The professors know your name and call you by it when they see you in the hallway. Beautiful campus full of activities and things of interest.

Sarita from Vicksburg, MS

If you love to have fun, want a smaller campus, and love family closeness, this school is perfect! It is also hours away from many attractions (i.e. 45 minutes away from Tuscaloosa, AL).

Tips for prospective students

Talk to your counselor via email, phone, or in person! It will help them see what suits you most! Also, if you're unsure about your major, get your general courses out of the way until you find what interest you.

Bang for the buck

Because the tuition is so inexpensive, you don't have to do anything drastic like student loans! But if you have to, borrow only what you need because you WILL have to pay them back!

Am enjoying being here

The campus is very beautiful! Especially in the spring and since it's a smaller school, everyone is like family! I love it!

Am learning a lot

The counselors and the professors get to know you personally and are not worried about a pay check and will help you if you need it! They don't stick to office hours and pretty much have an open door policy. All you have to do is get up and go talk to them!

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